Hamas Rejects Further Peace Talks as Israel Plans Expanded Offensive to Capture All of Gaza
A senior Hamas official has declared that there is “no point in continuing negotiations for a new ceasefire or hostage release deal, following Israel’s approval of an expanded military operation…
Vatican Imposes Strict Secrecy Oaths Ahead of Papal Conclave
In a solemn ceremony marked by ancient tradition and modern caution, cooks, clerks, and clerics at the Vatican on Monday took an unbreakable oath of secrecy under threat of automatic…
Ghana’s Opposition Protests President Mahama’s Suspension of Chief Justice
Hundreds of opposition supporters flooded the streets of Accra on Monday in a sea of red and black, denouncing President John Mahama’s unprecedented suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo and…
Tragedy on the Tarmac: Rajiv Ruparelia Dies in High-Speed Crash on Kampala Southern Bypass
Uganda is mourning the shocking death of prominent businessman and rally driver Rajiv Ruparelia, who died in a fiery crash on the Kampala Southern Bypass early Saturday morning when his…
South African Mother Convicted in Kidnapping and Trafficking of Missing Daughter Joshlin Smith
A South African woman, Kelly Smith, has been convicted of kidnapping and trafficking her six-year-old daughter, Joshlin Smith, who has not been seen since February last year. The case, which…
Activists Say Ship Bound for Gaza Attacked by Drones in International Waters
Activists attempting to sail a ship to Gaza say it was struck by drones in international waters off the coast of Malta. They appeared to blame Israel for the attack.…
Heartbreaking Musician Jill Sobule Dies in House Fire at 66
American singer-songwriter Jill Sobule has died in a house fire in Woodbury, Minnesota, her publicist has confirmed. She was 66. Sobule rose to fame in the 1990s with her witty…
Putin’s Immediate War Goals May Be Shifting, Say Western Intelligence Officials
Newly reviewed intelligence by US and Western officials indicates that Russian President Vladimir Putin may be adjusting his immediate objectives in the war in Ukraine. Instead of pursuing total control…
China Says It Is Evaluating US Proposals to Restart Trade Talks
China has announced it is reviewing multiple proposals from the United States to begin new trade negotiations, signaling a potential shift in tone after years of tense economic relations between…
Museveni Signals Sector-Based Minimum Wage Reforms Amid Labour Day Pledges
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni reopened the long-shelved debate on Uganda’s national minimum wage, announcing a renewed commitment to labor sector reforms but cautioning that a one-size-fits-all policy may not suit…
